Since 1980, David has worked as a full time sculptor, developing a distinctive style in marble and bronze.His influence and encouragement continues to help many of hiscolleagues and younger artists create opportunities and challenges that are necessary to keep their careers dynamic.

In 1984, David was a founding member and co-chair of the Society of Canadian Artists of Native Ancestry (SCANA), a national native artist organization that successfully lobbied the National Gallery of Canada for greater recognition and representation for First Nation Art.In 1987 the National Gallery bought the first of many works by contemporary native artists.

Member of Kakaekwewin Advisory Committee, The Canada Council for the Arts

Community Service – Sports

David coached Lacrosse in Six Nations for 16 years and highlights of his coaching career include:

Peewee “A” Provincial Champions 1983;

Bantam “A” National Champions 1985;

Midget “A” Provincial Champions 1987;

Minto Cup Champions (Jr. “A” Canadian Champions) 1992 and

Mann Cup Champions (Sr. “A” Canadian Champions) 1994, 1995 & 1996.

David was named Junior “A” Coach of the Year in Ontario for 1990 and 1991. In 2001 he was inducted into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame in the Builder Category.In 2008 the Six Nations Chiefs, ’94, ’95 & ’96 Canadian Champions were inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.David is currently a member of the Canadian Lacrosse Association Hall of Fame – Eastern Selection Committee.

On December 21, 2009, David was given the honour of Honorary Elder Fire Keeper to welcome and bless the Olympic Torch Relay passage through Six Nations of the Grand River.

Community Service – Political

After retiring from coaching, David served four years as a District Councillor.From 2004 to 2007 David served as Elected Chief of Six Nations of the Grand River.

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David M. General

David was born and raised on Six Nations of the Grand River.

He attended elementary school on Six Nations and secondary school in near by Hagersville, Ontario. His post secondary education included studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario; Hamilton Teachers College, Hamilton, Ontario; and an apprenticeship with Local 736, Hamilton Ontario to become a Journeyman Bridge & Structural Steel Ironworker.

Prior to entering politics in 2001, David spent twenty one years as a full time sculptor working predominantly in marble and bronze. His works can be found in numerous private, corporate and public collections around the world.

David has a unique sense and experience in team building. He has been involved with five national “A” and two provincial “A” lacrosse championships. In 1990 and 1991 he was named the Ontario Lacrosse Associations Coach of the Year. In 2003 he was inducted into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

In November of 2004 David became the Elected Chief of Six Nations of the Grand River. He has been involved in one off the most challenging events in his community’s recent history. The occupation of a housing development site on Douglas Creek Estates (DCE) Land in Caledonia has persisted for almost a year and a half have consumed considerable time in the current Council mandate,

In April 2006, David presented his thought and ideas for resolve in A Way Forward which brought federal and provincial representatives to the table. In the DCE occupation land has been the underlying and reverberating theme. David has reduced the issues to claims, development and governance – issues that have to be dealt with concurrently but separately.

David has always contended that governance issue within Six Nations was the one complicating feature in discussions surrounding Caledonia. The reconciliation of elected and traditional governance is paramount to resolving issues at Six Nations of the Grand River. It is important that everyone viewing the current discussion realize that it will be Six Nations citizens who will have the final say on all matters that impact and benefit the future – whether claims, development or governance.